More Romantic Bleach Drabbles
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10.Family
Kurosaki Karin sat in the room she shared with her twin, her knees drawn up to her chest. Since her brother had disappeared she had been forcing herself to stay upbeat and normal for her twin's sake. In reality, though, Karin wanted to hide out in her room and cry like Yuzu often did at night. The tears never came, even when she was alone. She was too much like her brother to just burst into tears for any reason. So she settled for just sitting alone in the middle of her bed.
A faint knock came at her door followed by, "Karin, are you okay?"
Karin looked up at the door. "I'm fine. You can come in if you want."
The door opened and their house guest, Rukia, entered the bedroom. Karin suspected Rukia was a Shinigami like her brother but she didn't say anything as Rukia sat on the bed as well.
"Your sister said you wouldn't come out when she called you for dinner," Rukia said softly. Karin just shrugged and rested her chin on her knees. "Still worried about Ichigo?" Rukia asked.
"You haven't found him yet, have you? Why would Ichi-nii just disappear like this?" Karin asked, her tone harsh.
"I'm sorry, I haven't," Rukia apologized and placed a hand on Karin's shoulder. "I can tell you, why, though. He went away to get stronger so he can protect you and Yuzu and your father. Everything he does is to protect his loved ones." She knew from firsthand experience that Ichigo only fought to protect. He had fought so hard to protect her from execution. Now he was training to protect all of Karakura.
"I know that... but I still miss him," Karin said softly.
"Me too," Rukia said, looking sad for a moment.
"You really care about Ichi-nii, don't you?" Karin asked the older girl.
Rukia gave a nod. "Just as much as you do," she told Karin.
"You'll keep him from doing something stupid, right?"
Rukia smiled and nodded. "I always do."
"Hey Rukia...? You'll stay with us until Ichi-nii gets back, right?" Karin questioned.
Rukia's eyes widened slightly. Then she smiled at the young Kurosaki girl. "Of course I will Karin. Rukia-nee is here any time you need her!"
"Thanks... Rukia-nee."